Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 at true scale

Nereide Tungsteno 39

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

12.6mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$5,700

$886

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.56mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$886
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

Owners widely report the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 offers quality comparable to watches in the $500-$1000 range, with a unique iridescent tungsten bezel and mother-of-pearl dial that shifts dynamically with light. Some users note a stiff bezel that loosens over time and desire brighter lume. The bracelet is criticized for split pins, lack of micro-adjustments, and quick-release functionality, with one owner reporting the need for ultrasonic cleaning and oiling to achieve smoothness. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 a well-executed and attractive dress diver for its price, largely due to its unique materials and thin profile.

From video reviewers

The mother-of-pearl dial and the 39mm case size are frequently praised. Reviewers also noted the tungsten bezel as a positive feature. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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